Yesterday's Score: 1-2
Season to Date: 3-3
Since nearly all NBA teams are playing on Sunday (24 out of 30, to be precise), I am going to refrain from running a Streamers of the Day column. Most owners should have full rosters going tomorrow, and those who don't have a bevy of options to choose from. Streamers of the Day will run on days in which less than 20 teams are playing; the next such day will be Tuesday, April 3, 2007. There are no games on Monday, April 3, 2007.
Have a good weekend!
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
NBA Streamers of the Day for Saturday, March 31, 2007
There are only 4 games scheduled for Saturday, so we're going to have to look a little harder to find some worthy streamers today.
Also, I have decided to add a ledger of my "success rate," which is totally arbitrary in terms of what makes a player's performance a "win" or "loss." Deal with it.
Yesterday's Score: 2-1
Season to Date: 2-1
Kiddie Pool (shallow): Jason Hart (G), LAC
A good source of assists from a streamer spot, Hart's production is coming solely at the expense of Sam Cassell, who is sidelined with persistent back spasms. In his last game against the Rockets, Hart scored 16 points, pulled down 6 rebounds and had 5 assists. He also contributed a steal to your fantasy cause. Don't expect these kinds of numbers, but 10-12 points and 5 assists is a reasonable goal.
Lake Tahoe (deep): Nate Robinson (G), NYK
Another injury-replacement-as-streamer, Nate Robinson is seeing more action due to the depleted status of the Knicks' roster. With Jamal Crawford, Quentin Richardson and Steve Francis sidelined, Robinson should be the featured 2-guard for the Knicks for the immediate future. In the Knicks' last game, he scored 12 points with 7 boards, 3 assists, a steal, and a three. The boards are nice, but probably unlikely to be repeated from a guy of such, um, short stature. Pick him up for the points, and anything else he contributes is a bonus.
Marianas Trench (super-deep): Travis Outlaw (F), POR
To complete a trifecta of injury subs, Travis Outlaw is benefiting from the ankle injury suffered by small forward Ime Udoka. When he gets minutes (which isn't all that often, sadly), Outlaw is capable of some truly monstrous steal and block numbers. Hell, in only 21 minutes per game, he's averaging 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Expect him to be around 1.0 and 1.5, respectively, for the duration of Udoka's injury.
Also, I have decided to add a ledger of my "success rate," which is totally arbitrary in terms of what makes a player's performance a "win" or "loss." Deal with it.
Yesterday's Score: 2-1
Season to Date: 2-1
Kiddie Pool (shallow): Jason Hart (G), LAC
A good source of assists from a streamer spot, Hart's production is coming solely at the expense of Sam Cassell, who is sidelined with persistent back spasms. In his last game against the Rockets, Hart scored 16 points, pulled down 6 rebounds and had 5 assists. He also contributed a steal to your fantasy cause. Don't expect these kinds of numbers, but 10-12 points and 5 assists is a reasonable goal.
Lake Tahoe (deep): Nate Robinson (G), NYK
Another injury-replacement-as-streamer, Nate Robinson is seeing more action due to the depleted status of the Knicks' roster. With Jamal Crawford, Quentin Richardson and Steve Francis sidelined, Robinson should be the featured 2-guard for the Knicks for the immediate future. In the Knicks' last game, he scored 12 points with 7 boards, 3 assists, a steal, and a three. The boards are nice, but probably unlikely to be repeated from a guy of such, um, short stature. Pick him up for the points, and anything else he contributes is a bonus.
Marianas Trench (super-deep): Travis Outlaw (F), POR
To complete a trifecta of injury subs, Travis Outlaw is benefiting from the ankle injury suffered by small forward Ime Udoka. When he gets minutes (which isn't all that often, sadly), Outlaw is capable of some truly monstrous steal and block numbers. Hell, in only 21 minutes per game, he's averaging 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Expect him to be around 1.0 and 1.5, respectively, for the duration of Udoka's injury.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
NBA Streamers of the Day for Friday, March 30, 2007
A pretty hefty slate of games are scheduled for Friday, so your options should be a-plenty.
Kiddie Pool (shallow): Brevin Knight (G), CHA
Despite the Bobcats' relative health, Brevin Knight is a favorite of coach Bernie Bickerstaff and should get more than his fair share of assists even with Ray Felton back in the mix. Don't expect a lot of scoring, of course, but if you are in need of assists and steals, Brevin is your man.
Lake Tahoe (deep): Josh Boone (F/C), NJN
After two stellar games in which he missed only two of his 23 total field-goal attempts and averaged 21.5 points and 8 rebounds, Boone could be in line for more minutes the rest of the year. The rookie from Connecticut has clearly outplayed Mikki Moore lately and could be worth a permanent roster spot if he plays well in another game or two.
Marianas Trench (super-deep): Stephen Hunter (F/C), PHI
A favorite streamer of mine for a couple years now, Hunter can give you solid big man stats: High FG%, rebounds, and blocks. Of course, if you're in a tight battle for FT% or TO, you may not want to pick him up, as he is prone to the free-throw yips (although his last few have seen a marked improvement) and turnovers.
Kiddie Pool (shallow): Brevin Knight (G), CHA
Despite the Bobcats' relative health, Brevin Knight is a favorite of coach Bernie Bickerstaff and should get more than his fair share of assists even with Ray Felton back in the mix. Don't expect a lot of scoring, of course, but if you are in need of assists and steals, Brevin is your man.
Lake Tahoe (deep): Josh Boone (F/C), NJN
After two stellar games in which he missed only two of his 23 total field-goal attempts and averaged 21.5 points and 8 rebounds, Boone could be in line for more minutes the rest of the year. The rookie from Connecticut has clearly outplayed Mikki Moore lately and could be worth a permanent roster spot if he plays well in another game or two.
Marianas Trench (super-deep): Stephen Hunter (F/C), PHI
A favorite streamer of mine for a couple years now, Hunter can give you solid big man stats: High FG%, rebounds, and blocks. Of course, if you're in a tight battle for FT% or TO, you may not want to pick him up, as he is prone to the free-throw yips (although his last few have seen a marked improvement) and turnovers.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
NBA Streamers of the Day for Thursday, March 29, 2007
This is going to be my first recurring feature here on the blog. I aim to update it almost every day, although you never can be too sure with work and planning for a wedding and whatnot. This will be specifically for head-to-head (H2H) fantasy NBA leagues with daily rosters. This is the kind of league with which I am the most familiar, being the default setting for Yahoo! H2H leagues as well as the format for my longest-running fantasy NBA league (6 years and counting).
The format will be as follows:
Kiddie Pool - This player will be for those of you in shallow leagues (you know who you are). Think 10 owners, 12 players per team. This player would probably not be available in most leagues.
Lake Tahoe - This player will be available in a good number of 12 owner, 12 player leagues.
Marianas Trench - This player would only be desirable in a deep league (like my 14 x 14 league).
Without further ado, the Streamers of the Day for Thursday, March 29:
Kiddie Pool - Tarence Kinsey, Memphis
I'll admit that I had no idea who this guy was before Mike Miller's injury. But since the breakthrough swingman's tendinitis flared up and forced him to the bench, the rookie for South Carolina has been starting and contributing across the board, including a stellar 24-point, 7-rebound performance in the shocking win against the Lakers.
Lake Tahoe - Tyrus Thomas, Chicago
Thomas has been up and down since his increase in minutes about a month ago. Despite his free throw line and turnover woes, he is a solid contributor in points, rebounds, and blocks.
Marianas Trench - Jason Maxiell, Detroit
In a deep league such as mine, desperate times (such as the playoffs) call for desperate measures, like hoping that Chris Webber is not sufficiently recovered from his flu bug in order to play. If he sits, Maxiell is a great source of rebounds and a high shooting percentage, and in the Pistons' last game he also contributed 2 steals and 3 blocks.
The format will be as follows:
Kiddie Pool - This player will be for those of you in shallow leagues (you know who you are). Think 10 owners, 12 players per team. This player would probably not be available in most leagues.
Lake Tahoe - This player will be available in a good number of 12 owner, 12 player leagues.
Marianas Trench - This player would only be desirable in a deep league (like my 14 x 14 league).
Without further ado, the Streamers of the Day for Thursday, March 29:
Kiddie Pool - Tarence Kinsey, Memphis
I'll admit that I had no idea who this guy was before Mike Miller's injury. But since the breakthrough swingman's tendinitis flared up and forced him to the bench, the rookie for South Carolina has been starting and contributing across the board, including a stellar 24-point, 7-rebound performance in the shocking win against the Lakers.
Lake Tahoe - Tyrus Thomas, Chicago
Thomas has been up and down since his increase in minutes about a month ago. Despite his free throw line and turnover woes, he is a solid contributor in points, rebounds, and blocks.
Marianas Trench - Jason Maxiell, Detroit
In a deep league such as mine, desperate times (such as the playoffs) call for desperate measures, like hoping that Chris Webber is not sufficiently recovered from his flu bug in order to play. If he sits, Maxiell is a great source of rebounds and a high shooting percentage, and in the Pistons' last game he also contributed 2 steals and 3 blocks.
Welcome to the Dashing Fantasy Sports Blog!
Welcome to my blog! I just started it, so please have patience as I get the hang of it (yeah, I know, welcome to 2003 and all that).
I have several goals in starting this blog:
-to provide free fantasy information that would cost money on other sites
-to educate people so they can make their own fantasy sports decisions
-to learn a thing or two myself
-to have fun
In my experience, the most enjoyable fantasy sports leagues are the ones with more educated, involved and active owners. Unlike most fantasy sports writers, I'm not going to hide "trade secrets" that could potentially be used by my competition. I believe that everyone benefits when owners make savvy moves and fair trades (well, maybe not in the win/loss column!).
Of course, if you have a suggestion, idea, thought, or criticism, feel free to send it my way. I would love to hear well-reasoned and well-thought-out arguments, even if they happen to prove that I'm an idiot.
I have several goals in starting this blog:
-to provide free fantasy information that would cost money on other sites
-to educate people so they can make their own fantasy sports decisions
-to learn a thing or two myself
-to have fun
In my experience, the most enjoyable fantasy sports leagues are the ones with more educated, involved and active owners. Unlike most fantasy sports writers, I'm not going to hide "trade secrets" that could potentially be used by my competition. I believe that everyone benefits when owners make savvy moves and fair trades (well, maybe not in the win/loss column!).
Of course, if you have a suggestion, idea, thought, or criticism, feel free to send it my way. I would love to hear well-reasoned and well-thought-out arguments, even if they happen to prove that I'm an idiot.
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